Support Worker – Maternity cover (12 months) Full Time - Permanent - £28392 - Newcastle upon Tyne - NE20
Job Reference (e82951b5)
I'm looking for someone who is Caring, fun and young to help support me in my daily life, having fun and achieving new life goals.
Are you that person - if so apply now come and join my team.!
I am looking to add to my existing support team, I am looking for an outgoing friendly person who likes to have fun to join my team part time.
Support Worker – Full Time (Permanent)
Location: Ponteland
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Expected Hours: 120-156 per 4 weeks
Annual Salary
Are you caring, sociable, and full of energy?
I’m looking for someone just like that to join my existing support team – someone who can help me live a fun, active, and independent life while supporting me in achieving my personal goals.
About Me:
I’m a 30-year-old man living with Cerebral Palsy, which affects all four limbs and my trunk. I use a wheelchair full time and communicate using a device. I’m passionate about live sports, concerts, socialising, and meeting new people – all with a good laugh along the way!
About the Role:
You’ll play an important role in supporting my day-to-day life, which includes:
- Full personal care
- Cooking meals
- Keeping my home clean and tidy
- Helping with bookings, appointments, and daily planning
- Driving me to and from activities and events (UK & international travel may be required)
What I’m Looking For:
- A confident driver with a clean UK driving licence (essential – I have a large accessible vehicle)
- Someone with at least 2 years of support work experience
- A flexible and motivated team player
- Someone outgoing, reliable, and fun to be around
- Must be comfortable staying away from home occasionally (e.g., weekend trips or holidays)
What You’ll Get:
- Rota provided at least 2 weeks in advance
- Sleep-ins (non-waking) paid at £12.21/hour once trained
- 28 days holiday (pro rata)
- Company pension
- Meal allowances
- Employee discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Full training provided
Requirements:
- Support Worker: 2 years (required)
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
- Confident English speaker (English as your first language required)
- Must be able to reliably commute to or plan to relocate to Ponteland
- Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
- Must be flexible to cover shifts for sickness and holidays
Sound like a good fit?
If you're a caring, sociable, and fun individual who’s ready to make a real difference – apply now and join my fantastic team!
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep